
November 24, 2025 | By Chrissy Moore
As is our pattern this time of year, we’d like to express our gratitude for the many Herb Society of America Blog readers all over the world. ...

February 17, 2025 | By Samantha Bellman
The monotonous grays of winter begin to break as February approaches. Just like the groundhog reminds us that winter is coming to an end, so ...

November 6, 2023 | By Maryann Readal
Rosemary, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for November, is going through an identity crisis. Since the mid-18th century, the botanical name ...

June 20, 2023 | By Angela McDonald
Most of the teas that we drink these days are blended at some point. Even teas that seem simple such, as ginger or English Breakfast. The ...

April 24, 2023 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father ...

July 26, 2021 | By Angela Magnan
As I pulled into the parking lot next to the native plant collection at work one day, I noticed our intern up in a tree cutting down a native ...

January 18, 2021 | By Andrea Jackson
When we love something, it’s impossible not to share it with others, particularly those we care about most. Herbs and children are such a ...

August 3, 2020 | By Maryann Readal
The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for August is the makrut lime, Citrus hystrix, a member of the Rutaceae family. This lime is ...

May 25, 2020 | By Zainab Pashaei
Of the many countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint through landscape restoration and sustainability, you will find Turkey among ...

March 1, 2020 | By Maryann Readal
What do Earl Gray tea, the confection Turkish Delight, the liqueur Bergamia, eau de cologne, and some air fresheners have in common? The answer ...
April 10, 2019 | By Beth Schreibman-Gehring
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” ...

November 24, 2017 | By Paris Wolfe
Gift-giving for the herb enthusiast is just too easy. Looking for a table gift of stocking stuffer, consider the sprout colored pencils , ...
May 9, 2017 | By Paris Wolfe
Aromatherapy, using herbal essential oils encourages healthy sleep.

November 7, 2016 | By Paris Wolfe
When I dried this year’s mint and lemon herbs for handcrafted herbal tea, I considered how to package and store my blend. I know tea should be ...

June 15, 2016 | By Rickie Wilson
Holy Basil or Tulasi (also spelled Thulasi) Ocimum tenuiflorum is a sacred and revered plant in the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. It is ...

February 14, 2016 | By Paris Wolfe
What better herb to consider for Valentine’s Day, but Stevia. An emerging darling in the tea garden.
While dieters look to it for a sweet ...

July 1, 2015 | By Linda Franzo
Many have said, “You can only be happy if you look to the future," "Be in the moment," and "Breathe!"
Well, I'm happy to report that you can ...

June 10, 2015
As Editor for The Herb Society of America, Brent DeWitt has a mission. He is working to strengthen the Society’s marketing and advertising as ...